Stay Savvy: How to Avoid Holiday Online Shopping Scams
Posted On: October 30, 2024 by Prevail Bank in: Banking
The holiday season is a time for joy, festivities, and shopping! While online shopping offers convenience, it also comes with risks. Scammers use this busy season to trick people out of their hard-earned money. At Prevail Bank, we want you to shop safely. Here’s how to spot online shopping scams and protect yourself.
1. Red Flags for Online Shopping ScamsToo-Good-To-Be-True Deals: Extremely low prices on high-demand items are often scams. If the price seems...
Voice Scams - 14 Ways to Protect Yourself
Posted On: May 22, 2024 by Prevail Bank in: Digital Banking
Voice scams (live phone calls, texts, voicemail messages) are typically unsolicited messages that promise or threaten something “big”, and you have a very short time frame to either claim the prize or respond to the alleged problem. According to a 2023 McAfee Global Scam Study, the most common scams are:
“You’ve won a prize!” – 72% Fake job notifications or offers – 64% Bank alert message–...Featured Blogs
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